In honor of April's official birthstone, we present the fascinating backstory of the historic and well-traveled "Blue Heart Diamond," a 30.62-carat stunner that Smithsonian benefactor Marjorie Merriweather Post described as "prettier than that other one" while escorting guests on a tour of the National Gem Gallery. The object of her snub was the "Hope Diamond." […]
"The Regent Kashmir" and "The Regal Ruby" are set to share the spotlight at Christie's Magnificent Jewels live auction in Hong Kong on May 27. Representing the pinnacle of beauty and quality, the 35.09-carat Kashmir sapphire and 13.22-carat Burmese ruby are true rarities. Christie's classified The Regent Kashmir as a "once-in-a-generation masterpiece" and the most […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers received their 2024 World Series Champion rings during an on-field ceremony prior to the team's opening day contest against the Detroit Tigers on Friday. Crafted in 14-karat yellow gold and teeming with white diamonds and blue sapphires, the rings also contain an unexpected surprise. A special hinge mechanism on the top […]
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fabulous songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Aussie songstress Kylie Minogue explores the themes of ageism, empowerment and self-worth in her single, "Golden." She sings, "We're not young and we're not old / We're the stories not yet told / […]
Leveraging an environment free from Earth's atmospheric contaminants, British tech company Space Forge aims to develop "perfect" diamond crystals in space. By operating in space, Space Forge can grow diamonds under optimal conditions. Weightlessness provides for larger, perfect crystal formation, while near-zero temperatures allow for ultra-fast curing and operating in a vacuum eliminates contamination concerns. […]
What do the Uncle Sam Diamond and the Subway sandwich chain have in common? They both owe a world of gratitude to Dr. Peter Buck. In June of 2022, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History unveiled the “Great American Diamonds” exhibit, highlighting four of the most stunning diamonds ever found in the United States. […]
Sometimes the best things in life are worth waiting for. That's certainly the sentiment of Tallulah Willis, who turned to Instagram on Saturday to gush over her "warm, depthful, ancient" engagement ring, which finally arrived three months after she accepted a marriage proposal and stand-in ring from musician Justin Acee. The official ring features an […]
"The Mediterranean Blue," a 10.03-carat Fancy Vivid Blue diamond, is expected to fetch upwards of $20 million as the headliner of Sotheby’s High Jewelry Sale on May 13 in Geneva. The stone’s exquisite cushion shape, paired with its exceptional size, clarity and saturation, places it in rarefied territory among the world’s most celebrated blue diamonds. […]
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you inspirational songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, the talented members of the One Voice Children’s Choir dazzle us with their interpretation of Rihanna’s “Diamonds.” The choir's official video at the end of this post has been viewed on YouTube more […]
In modern times, diamond-tipped tools, such as drill bits, burrs and saw blades, are used to carve and shape gemstones due to their exceptional hardness and ability to cut through just about any material. But, did you know that ancient jewelers knew that secret more than 2,000 years ago? According to a new study published […]